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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Windows console

Message ID
MC1245225
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Service
Microsoft Teams
Category
Stay Informed
Tags
New featureUser impactAdmin impact
Rollout
June 2026July 2026August 2026
Roadmap ID
548648
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Platforms
DesktopTeamsAndSurfaceDevices

Summary

Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console starting early June 2026, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. The feature is enabled by default, allows quick room booking with 15-minute increments, and includes admin controls for management and restrictions.

Details

Updated April 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548648.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2026 (previously early June).
  • General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late in early June 2026 (previously April) and expect to complete by late July 2026 (previously late June).
  • General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late July 2026 (previously late June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously mid-July).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.

What will happen

  • After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by choosing Reserve and selecting an end time

    user settings

  • End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to the end of the day or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner:

     user settings

  • The feature is enabled by default.
  • Admin controls will be available on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portalRooms > Settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.

[What you can do to prepare]

  • No action is required before rollout.
  • Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
  • Update internal training or documentation.
  • Use Teams Rooms Pro Management portal or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Change History

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April 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM Updated
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout begins late May 2026, with admin controls to enable or restrict this feature. Users can reserve rooms quickly without personal devices, aiding spontaneous meetings.
New
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console starting early June 2026, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. The feature is enabled by default, allows quick room booking with 15-minute increments, and includes admin controls for management and restrictions.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-03-26T22:14:42.277Z
New
2026-04-15T16:40:59.550Z
Body Content
Previous

Updated March 26, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548648.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 (previously late April) and expect to complete by early June 2026 (previously late April).
  • General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late in early June 2026 (previously April) and expect to complete by late June 2026 (previously early May).
  • General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late June 2026 (previously late April) and expect to complete by mid-July 2026 (previously mid-May).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.

What will happen

  • After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by choosing Reserve and selecting an end time

    user settings

  • End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to the end of the day or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner:

     user settings

  • The feature is enabled by default.
  • Admin controls will be available on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portalRooms > Settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.

[What you can do to prepare]

  • No action is required before rollout.
  • Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
  • Update internal training or documentation.
  • Use Teams Rooms Pro Management portal or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated April 15, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548648.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in early June 2026 (previously late May) and expect to complete by late June 2026 (previously early June).
  • General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late in early June 2026 (previously April) and expect to complete by late July 2026 (previously late June).
  • General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late July 2026 (previously late June) and expect to complete by mid-August 2026 (previously mid-July).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.

What will happen

  • After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by choosing Reserve and selecting an end time

    user settings

  • End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to the end of the day or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner:

     user settings

  • The feature is enabled by default.
  • Admin controls will be available on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portalRooms > Settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.

[What you can do to prepare]

  • No action is required before rollout.
  • Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
  • Update internal training or documentation.
  • Use Teams Rooms Pro Management portal or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

March 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM Updated
Title
Previous
Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Windows console
New
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ad-hoc room reservation from Teams Rooms on Windows console
Summary
Previous
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console, enabling quick bookings without personal devices. This feature, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license, rolls out globally starting late April 2026, is enabled by default, and can be managed via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal.
New
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support ad-hoc room reservations directly from the console, requiring a Teams Rooms Pro license. Rollout begins late May 2026, with admin controls to enable or restrict this feature. Users can reserve rooms quickly without personal devices, aiding spontaneous meetings.
Last Updated Date
Previous
2026-03-05T23:36:54.557Z
New
2026-03-26T22:14:42.277Z
Tags
Previous
New feature,User impact,Admin impact
New
Updated message,New feature,User impact,Admin impact
Body Content
Previous

[Introduction]

We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548648.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in late April 2026 and expect to complete by late April 2026.
  • General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late in April 2026 and expect to complete by early May 2026.
  • General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late April 2026 and expect to complete by mid-May 2026.

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.

What will happen

  • After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by choosing Reserve and selecting an end time

    user settings

  • End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to the end of the day or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner:

     user settings

  • The feature is enabled by default.
  • Admin controls will be available on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portalRooms > Settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.

[What you can do to prepare]

  • No action is required before rollout.
  • Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
  • Update internal training or documentation.
  • Use Teams Rooms Pro Management portal or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

New

Updated March 26, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[Introduction]

We’re introducing ad-hoc room reservation directly from the Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows console. This update enables users to reserve an available room on the spot without relying on a personal device or hallway panel, supporting quick, spontaneous meetings and helping reduce scheduling conflicts. This feature requires a Teams Rooms Pro license. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 548648.

[When this will happen]

  • General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 (previously late April) and expect to complete by early June 2026 (previously late April).
  • General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out late in early June 2026 (previously April) and expect to complete by late June 2026 (previously early May).
  • General Availability (DoD): We will begin rolling out in late June 2026 (previously late April) and expect to complete by mid-July 2026 (previously mid-May).

[How this will affect your organization]

Who is affected

  • Users and admins of Teams Rooms on Windows with Teams Rooms Pro licenses.

What will happen

  • After this feature becomes available on room devices, users can reserve an available room directly from the Teams Rooms calendar by choosing Reserve and selecting an end time

    user settings

  • End times appear in 15-minute increments for up to the end of the day or until the next scheduled meeting, whichever comes sooner:

     user settings

  • The feature is enabled by default.
  • Admin controls will be available on the Teams Rooms Pro Management portalRooms > Settings > Meetings > Allow ad-hoc room reservation.

[What you can do to prepare]

  • No action is required before rollout.
  • Notify users of the new reservation workflow.
  • Update internal training or documentation.
  • Use Teams Rooms Pro Management portal or device settings if you want to restrict ad-hoc reservations.

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

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